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The 'What I Would Do 2014 NFL Mock Draft'

by Jeff Risdon

For one time every draft season, we do a different kind of mock draft. Instead of trying to forecast what players are going to what teams at what picks, this one is all about personal preference. Read more »
2014 NFL Draft Big Board: Quarterbacks

by Jeff Risdon

Teddy Bridgewater, Derek Carr, Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortles and A.J. McCarron rank one through five on our big board at quarterback. Read more »
Notes From The Scouting Trail

by Jeff Risdon

Teddy Bridgewater with an 11-25 range, Mike Evans in the top-8, Cyrus Kouandjio coming off teams' boards and more. Read more »
$.05 On NFL Free Agency

by Jeff Risdon

On the bad decisions of Reggie McKenzie, the shadiness of Emmanuel Sanders' agent, great signings by the Bears, Denver going for it and more. Read more »
2014 NFL Mock Draft, Version 5.0 (Post Combine Edition)

by Jeff Risdon

Now that the Combine is over, it’s time for a slightly more educated mock draft. It’s still way too early to accurately project targets (free agency will have a BIG say in that), but it’s now easier to place players into more proper draft ranges. Read more »
$.05 From The Scouting Combine

by Jeff Risdon

On the Jim Harbaugh bombshell, great depth at wide receiver, Taylor Lewan having the best weekend, and draft stock risking and falling. Read more »
2014 NFL Draft Defensive Positional Big Board

by Jeff Risdon

On Jadeveon Clowney, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, C.J. Mosley, Ryan Shazier, Darqueze Dennard, Jimmie Ward and more. Read more »
2014 NFL Draft Offensive Positional Big Board

by Jeff Risdon

After watching more games and cut-ups than we care to count, here are our current positional rankings for the offensive players in the 2014 NFL Draft. Read more »
$.05 On Michael Sam

by Jeff Risdon

On Michael Sam: a pre-announcement assessment of his abilities as a prospect, why the news matters, the media's role and more. Read more »
$.05 For Super Bowl Weekend

by Jeff Risdon

Seattle's physicality was expected, but the impact of their speed is what really flummoxed Denver and that will be what teams across the NFL look for in the offseason. Read more »
Football Meteorology For Super Bowl XLVIII

by Jeff Risdon

While Peyton/Legion of Boom gets the attention, this game is going to be decided by how well the Broncos' defense can handle the balanced Seahawks' offense. Read more »
2014 NFL Mock Draft, Version 4.0 (Post Senior Bowl Edition)

by Jeff Risdon

Blake Bortles goes first overall, while Jadeveon Clowney, Teddy Bridgewater, Johnny Manziel and Khalil Mack round out the top-5. Read more »
Senior Bowl: Money Makers And Missed Opportunities

by Jeff Risdon

On Aaron Donald, Jon Halapio, Dee Ford, Robert Herron, Weston Richburg earning themselves money, while David Carr and others enter the bear market. Read more »
Senior Bowl Practice, Wednesday

by Jeff Risdon

On Logan Thomas, Jack Mewhort, Gator Hoskins, the first Senior Bowler selected, Johnny Manziel quietly in Mobile and more. Read more »
Senior Bowl Practice, Tuesday

by Jeff Risdon

Good days for Lorenzo Taliaferro, Kyle Van Noy, Robert Herron, Chris Borland, Kain Colter. Poor days for Stephen Morris, Tajh Boyd Read more »
Senior Bowl Practice, Day 1

by Jeff Risdon

On Aaron Donald, Jon Halapin, Ahmad Dixon, Tyler Larsen, Dee Ford, Gabe Ikard, Dan McCullers, Lamin Barrow and more. Read more »
$.05 After Championship Weekend

by Jeff Risdon

On the convincing win by the Broncos, the epic physical battle between the Seahawks/49ers, Cleveland's mess, a quick mock draft, and an ungainly scouting 5th cent.  Read more »
10 Things I've Learned From Shrine Week

by Jeff Risdon

On Gabe Ikard's disappointing week, the grumblings over height measurements, a Canadian offensive tackle, why Tyler Starr is a star and more. Read more »
Tuesday Shrine Game Practice Notes

by Jeff Risdon

On Tyler Starr, Beau Allen, Ryan Groy, Devon Kennard, Max Bullough and our prediction for the first Shrine Game player drafted. Read more »
Monday Shrine Game Practice Notes

by Jeff Risdon

Zach Bauman steals the show with a resemblance to LeSean McCoy for the East practice, while tight end Jordan Najvar was most impressive for the west. Read more »

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